US Bridges

Road over Greenwater River

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI N of 70/7010 JCT · Structure no. 060507000001305

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Greenwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Greenwater River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesGreenwater River
Location0.1 MI N of 70/7010 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 70100
Coordinates47.13146, -121.601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1991)
Projected traffic72 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Greenwater River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Greenwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Road over Greenwater River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Road over Greenwater River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Greenwater River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.